Albion State Normal School - Sage Yearbook (Albion, ID)

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NORMAL ORCHESTRA

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Whence cometh those sounds so clear and shrill? Why, that's our Normal School band. One sunshiny day in September, '08, some four or five boys chanced to stop in at Mr. Stenquist's room to discuss our re- cent football victories. We had clearly demonsrated that we had a right to shout and make glad the day. It was this fact that first led to the idea that we ought to have a brass band. How many players in school? asked Mr. Stenquist. Chorus: None! How many instruments available? None Thus was the first idea of a band met with rather discourag- ing obstacles. But a school full of life and active boys with an idea is not so easily to be thwarted. Once started, everyone talked band. A campaign was begun to secure instruments. Every likely avenue was considered. Finally through a series of combined efforts we were able to have the first practice with six instruments and as many un- trained players. From that number-our band has grown to nearly 25 pieces. Through persistent effort and faithful practice our boys have made for themselves a very creditable showing. They are each and every one real members of the booster club and are in the front now in promoting Albion. With new uniforms, and the prospects of an extended trip the future looks very bright for the band. U A knowledge of music, no matter how slight, has a recog- nized value. The band should have the hearty support of all for it does a great work in making our school life more enjoy- able and profitable. Mr. Stenquist had entire charge and through tireless eliiorts and patience has made it possible for the A. S. N. S. to boast of a band. i

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Tllihe Q. 5. 33. 5. Grnbestra This is one of the features of our school, under the able leadership of Prof. Stenquist, of which We are justly proud. The orchestra has not ac- complished rnuch as yet, owing to the late date at which it Was organized, but with every rneln- ber doing his best, it is sure to be a great success in the near future. MEMBERS. Price Sears ............ .... C larinet Paul Disney ..... ...... C larinet Revnaldo Jones . .Trombone Hillard Coo er Hilla Cooper .... Laverne Rea .... Grace Smema .... .lst. Violin ' p .... . . . Everett Knipe . .. .... lst. Violin ...lst. Violin . . . . .Piccolo . ....... Cello Harriet Church . .. ........ Traps Floyd G-elogly Maggie Hitt ..... lla Vivien Peterson Mary Hale ....... Anna liarsen .... June Beecher .... Maud Haight .... Arthur Haight . . . Hudson Brown .. Frank Johnson . . . I-Iilnier Carlson .. . .,......... Alto Qnd. Violin .2nd. Violin .2nd. Violin Qnd. Violin Qnd. Violin Qncl. Violin . ......... Cello . ..... Cornet ....................Baritone Lulu Rumbaugh, Piano Prof. J. L. Stenquist, Director .... . . . . Officers. President ..................... Lulu Rumbaugh Vice-President ........... .... I Iarriet Church Secretary and Treasurer ...... Price Sears